Fiorentina will face Real Madrid in a high-profile pre-season friendly at the Wörthersee Stadion in Klagenfurt, Austria on August 1. The Serie A club confirmed the fixture as a key component of their summer preparations ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 18:00 local time (17:00 BST). It marks only the second time the Tuscan side have met the Spanish giants in a summer friendly, with their previous encounter taking place at the Bernabéu in 2017. Both clubs will establish training camps in Austria to take advantage of the cooler summer temperatures as they build fitness for the forthcoming season.
Ticketing and Venue Information
The Wörthersee Stadion in Klagenfurt will host the encounter. Tickets for the match will go on sale to supporters from July 15, giving fans the opportunity to watch the two historic clubs compete during their pre-season schedule.
According to the announcement, Real Madrid are managed by Jose Mourinho, who will lead his squad to Austria as part of their preparations for the upcoming campaign.
Fiorentina’s Summer Itinerary
Under head coach Fabio Grosso, Fiorentina have assembled an extensive pre-season programme designed to test the squad against diverse opposition. The Viola will first travel to England for back-to-back fixtures, starting with a visit to Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road on July 25.
They will then face Championship side Watford at Vicarage Road on July 29 before travelling to Austria for the showcase match against Real Madrid. The pre-season schedule concludes with a home fixture at the club’s Viola Park complex against Deportivo La Coruna on August 6.
This demanding series of matches against clubs from England, Spain and Austria will provide Grosso with valuable opportunities to evaluate his tactical options and squad depth before the competitive season commences.